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Originally Posted by ///M Houbi
A lightwight battery still seems the „cheapest“ way to cut relatively much weight...
Still open questions:
- will a 3rd party or M4 Li-Ion Batters void warrenty?
- is it a problem for traction?
- wheight distribution...?
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I found some lightweight batteries that Porsche owners use. They weigh about 11lbs and cost around $700 but the problem is nobody knows how to code the ECU so that the you won't get any flags, warnings due to battery management system (BMS) being disconnected. If you want to learn more about this, check out
this thread on the F80 forum.
Removing 50lbs from the rear with a simple battery change might affect traction and slightly change weight distribution. My goal is to combine the lightweight battery (-50lbs) with CF hood (-20lbs) to balance things out little bit. It still means more weight reduction from the rear but better than not removing anything from the front. Or maybe find another battery that provides less weight savings (e.g. 30lbs)
